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R201 UAO

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,599 mi
Last recorded104,599 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 UAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,599 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 104,586 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 104,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 103,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear joint and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 103,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear joint and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,640 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 101,107 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,251 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 99,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 95,271 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 95,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,066 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,321 miles

Noise from rear suspension poss lower arm front bushes which have movement in them

Fail 6 Jul 2012 89,321 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Noise from rear suspension poss lower arm front bushes which have movement in them

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,909 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 86,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,465 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,716 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,194 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 75,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,319 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 69,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,533 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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R201 UAO is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R201 UAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R201 UAO is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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